The World Cup kicks off across North America in just a few weeks and although there aren't any games in the D.C. area, local soccer fans won't miss out on getting a taste of the global celebration.

George Gerbo and Liam Griffin talk about what's coming to the District for fans to take part in and how the high cost of tickets, parking, and more has — so far — priced many fans out of attending the games and may force FIFA to change course.

The guys also talk about the new energy surround the Washington Wizards after the franchise secured the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft for the first time since taking John Wall in 2010.

On this edition of District of Sports, George Gerbo and Liam Griffin break down the Washington Nationals' hot start at the plate after the first quarter of the baseball season and try to explain what's gone wrong in the bullpen and in the field. And, as it arrives for its third event in Virginia, the guys also discuss the future of LIV Golf and what its legacy will be as the league loses its Saudi funding at the end of the year.

Coming of a 5-12 season in 2025 — but only two seasons removed from an NFC Championship appearance — the Washington Commanders have a specific position of need on each side of the ball in this year's NFL Draft.

With only six picks to work with, sports reporter Liam Griffin joins George Gerbo to narrow down who the Commanders could target with the seventh overall pick in the first round — with a focus on edge rushers as well as a wide receiver to line up opposite veteran Terry McLaurin — while also identifying potential targets for Washington in rounds 3-7.

The two also discuss the future of Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin's playing career after the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer sent mixed signals over the last month about whether or not he will return for a 22nd season.

The tradition unlike any other is back. It's Masters week — the equivalent of Christmas, the Super Bowl and any other favorite holiday all rolled into one for those who love the game of golf.

On this edition of District of Sports, George Gerbo is joined by Keswick Hall Director of Golf and Club General Manager Rob McNamara to discuss his experiences of playing Augusta National, who and what to watch for in this year's tournament, and how close Rob came to playing in the tournament himself during his career.

George and Rob also discuss the recent LPGA Tour victory by Virginia native and Keswick Hall official touring pro Lauren Coughlin as well as improvements made to the resort's Pete Dye-designed Full Cry golf course.

On this edition of District of Sports, DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris joins The Washington Times' George Gerbo to take us though his whirlwind year — from being named interim coach just a week before the season started last March, to leading the Defenders to their first UFL Championship, how he manages his role in Washington with also being the offensive coordinator at Tennessee State, and how the Defenders' 25 returning players set them up nicely for a chance at repeating this spring.

The Defenders season begins March 28 at St. Louis, with the home opener at Audi Field two weeks later on April 11, one of five games in the District this spring.

Tennis isn't just a sport — it can also be a vehicle to change lives and leave a lasting impact.

Just ask Stacey Allaster. The chief executive of professional tennis at the USTA and U.S. Open tournament director is a lifer in the sport. Even though she didn't play it at the highest level, she's led it from those same heights, earning her this year's USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation's Tennis Creates Impact Award.

Allaster will receive the award at the Tennis Creates Gala, Dec. 6 at the Salamander Washington D.C., the USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation's signature fundraising event.

On this edition of District of Sports, Allaster joins George Gerbo to discuss the honor, her lifetime experiences in tennis, including leading America's Grand Slam through a global pandemic and elevating it to heights, as well the surging state of the sport after the emergences of stars such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.

The Washington Spirit secured the No. 2 seed in the National Women's Soccer League playoffs and are seeking a title after falling in the championship game last year, but face some questions after injuries and losing their final two matches of the regular season.

On this edition of District of Sports, NWSL This Week podcast host Michael Minnich joins George Gerbo to breakdown the challenges facing the Spirit, including the health of U.S. Women's National Team star Trinity Rodman, as well as a look at the upheval among Audi Field's main tenant, D.C. United, which recently fired its general manager and is on its seventh different coach since 2022.